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Linking Executive Pay To Climate Change Metrics

The Horizons Tracker

“Unlike traditional metrics like TSR (total shareholder return), climate-linked incentives in the energy industry so far do not include evaluation against a peer group,” the researchers explain. “As Use actionable performance measures that reflect the added value that management can bring to influence them.

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Don't Blame Your Company's Poor Performance on Its Industry

Harvard Business Review

Indeed, our study shows that the biggest variations in TSR are not between industries but within them. But the TSR variations of companies within these industries were far greater: 44 percentage points in tobacco and 69 percentage points in computers and peripherals. For them, industry was not destiny. So how do the winners do it?

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Overcome Your Biases and Build a Great Team

Harvard Business Review

This requires total transparency in the way individuals are assessed, developed, and promoted. They have to be prepared to accept honest feedback on their development needs. Companies must assure an even playing field for every employee to realize their potential and contribute towards the success of the organization.

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